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Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

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London's diverse baking heritage finds contemporary expression at Karma Bread Bakehouse, which operates from locations in Hampstead and Brent Cross. This working bakery specialises in handcrafted breads made without artificial improvers, chemicals, or additives, drawing inspiration from a rich cultural mix spanning New York delis, traditional Jewish recipes, and Middle Eastern street foods.
The school focuses exclusively on Bread Making, with particular expertise in challah and babka production. Classes suit different skill levels, from complete beginners through to experienced bakers looking to refine their technique. The Introduction to Karma Bread Challah provides a two-hour foundation course priced from £75, whilst more comprehensive three-hour sessions allow deeper exploration of these traditional Jewish breads.
The Challah Queen Masterclass forms the cornerstone of their teaching programme, available in both beginner and improver versions. In the beginner sessions from £150, participants learn to create challah entirely by hand alongside making babka, mastering the traditional techniques that give these breads their distinctive texture and flavour. The improver version from £120 builds on existing skills, encouraging creativity and advancing technical knowledge for those already familiar with basic challah making. All masterclasses are designed for participants aged 16 and above, reflecting the focused, adult learning environment.
The combination of working bakery and teaching kitchen provides an authentic setting where students can observe professional baking practices whilst developing their own skills. This approach suits anyone interested in traditional Jewish baking techniques, from curious beginners to experienced home bakers seeking to master these culturally significant breads.
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Three of the eight things I use for sourdough in my own kitchen. I own every one of them, and the photos are mine.

Amazon Basics · 5.7L · round, with lid
The biggest single change to how the loaf comes out.

ifsecond · two oval cane baskets · covers included
A little structure goes a long way.

BOMATA · 0.1g precision · 5kg · USB-C charging
They read down to 0.1g, so one set of scales covers everything.
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